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U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit

Nov. 30, 2007

Supreme Court Wary of Maine Law Aimed at Tobacco Control

WASHINGTON - The U.S. Supreme Court signaled Wednesday it likely will rule against a Maine law aimed at preventing minors from obtaining tobacco products over the Internet, an effort supported by California and 37 other states.

By Brent Kendall
Daily Journal Staff Writer

      WASHINGTON - The U.S. Supreme Court signaled Wednesday it likely will rule against a Maine law aimed at preventing minors from obtaining tobacco products over the Internet, an effort supported by California and 37 other states.
      During an hour-long oral argument, most justices appeared sympathetic to delivery companies that argued the Main...

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